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Suzi
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My mom and dad made a visit to me this last week. My father is somewhat of a self-taught scholar, studying up to 30 hours a week in scriptural matters. He does not take anything at face-value, and he does not form an opinion without the scriptures affirming the doctrine. We discussed Catholicism at length, since I will becoming Catholic (although I did not reveal that to my parents as of yet). I was shocked at how much I revealed as to my beliefs, and quite surprised that my father said, well at least you’re saved, but I won’t believe that". My father is respectful of my beliefs since he says that I am just like him in regard to scholarly pursuits. Anyway, I found out that my Uncle (prior to his death a few years ago) was an avid collector of old and rare books, specifically dealing with religion. He would spend hours and hours a week in bookstores digging through stacks of books. He had quite an extensive collection of “Catholic” books, which had a seal on the inside verifying it was approved by the Vatican Censur (sp?) for Catholic reading. It is in these old, rare and “no longer published” books that my father and uncle state there is proof to the corruption of the Catholic church. My uncle later sold these books to Jack Chick of Jack Chick publications (renowned anti-Catholic). I tried to have him give me specifics, but he didn’t get into any deep details. Suffice it to say, these are issues he and my uncle discussed over a 20-or so-year period, and these books were no longer published since they would prove 'devastating" to the church. Whatever our discussions covered, I was not swayed in my committment to becoming Catholic, however, I would like to be enlightened on this “seal” by the Vatican Censur that is on books approved for Catholic reading. Is this even valid?? Thanks to anyone who can help and assist me in defending my faith and the Catholic church. :bible1: